Grok, AI Surveillance, & Majorana: Just AI Weekly Update, February 24th, 2025

This Week on Just AI – We’re making some changes! Episodes will now be quicker—25 minutes or less—focusing on the biggest AI, responsible AI, and AI policy stories of the week. We’re also shifting to an audio-only format, still available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.In this episode: Microsoft’s Majorana Chip – A breakthrough in quantum computing that could reshape materials science, sustainability, and AI. But what are the risks? Grok 3 Benchmark Controversy – Elon Musk calls it the “smartest AI on Earth,” but did xAI skew benchmark comparisons against OpenAI? AI-Powered Chinese Surveillance – OpenAI uncovers a tool used for real-time monitoring of anti-China posts in the West. AI in Election Interference – A trial begins for a political consultant accused of sending AI-generated robocalls mimicking Joe Biden before the 2024 primaries. EU Drops AI Liability Directive – Why the European Commission just withdrew key AI protections for victims—and what it means for accountability.🔗 Subscribe to the Just AI newsletter on Substack for a deeper dive into responsible AI and policy news!🎧 If you find the podcast valuable, please like, follow, and leave a review—it helps more than you know!Links: Newsletter (contains links to all stories discussed):https://thepaigelord.substack.com/p/grok-ai-surveillance-and-majoranaCipher Talk deep dive on Majorana: https://ciphertalk.substack.com/p/microsofts-quantum-leapBlack History Month: https://www.purpose.jobs/blog/celebrating-black-history-black-leaders-in-techWebsite: https://www.justaimedia.ai